The International Law of Military Operations Course (ILOMO) (MASL P176027)

This 3 week course equips military legal advisors to advise commanders on the legal aspects of operations and play a more constructive role in operational planning. The ILOMO faculty of subject matter expert instructors from DIILS, the Naval War College, and Naval Justice School (NJS) join experienced military legal advisors from the U.K., Canada, Australia, Germany, and other countries to present the most up-to-date developments for military legal advisors. ILOMO participants join NJS students for lectures and practical exercises. Participants will take part in cultural familiarization activities in Newport, RI, Boston, MA, and New York City under the DIILS Field Studies Program (FSP).

Recommended Attendees:

Advanced course for military legal advisors, but open to military commanders and staff officers. Please consult with the DIILS Resident Course Director about sending a non-lawyer to ILOMO.

Parts of the ILOMO course are combined with the Naval Justice School’s Law of Military Operations (LOMO) course for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Judge Advocates.

Course Focus:

A complete overview of law and military operations.

The latest developments in the application of international legal standards to military operations, including the Law of Armed Conflict, Law of the Sea, rules of engagement, status of forces agreements, environmental law and counter-terrorism and counter-piracy.

A Firearms Training Simulator exercise tests the application of principles of International Law of Armed Conflict, Use of Force, and Rules of Engagement.

The combined ILOMO-LOMO sessions offer opportunities to exchange views and develop working relationships with U.S. counterparts.

2017 Course Dates: 5 - 22 June, participants should plan to arrive on 31 May and depart on 23 June.

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About DIILS

The DIILS motto is "Justitia per orbem terrarum", which means justice for all the earth. In pursuit of that lofty goal, we work with nations where the U.S. Government has a strategic interest in enhancing the rule of law, civilian control of the military, accountability, transparency and democracy.

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